Another option for that want to look cooler than a frigid ninja is a WildRag. It is just an oversized silk scarf that you wrap around your neck and tie then tuck down the front of your jacket, vest, shirt, whatever and it helps to keep out the cold. My dad swears by these. He has three of four of them.
Even the simple Buff will work to some extant. You just need to tuck it into your shirt then pull it up to your chin and it will keep your neck fairly warm. I use one of the basic models. I have tried shemaghs as well. They are better than the Buff, but, not as warm as the Headsokz. If you can tie the shemagh correctly
For cold feet, I prefer the lowly rubber 5 buckle overboot over my regular workboots. Gives you complete waterproof coverage and will trap almost all the heat your body generates. I have tried the $200 1200 gram Thinsulate hunting boots that were guaranteed waterproof and the rubber overboot was warmer and drier in my experiences. And, working in wet greenhouses year round, I got my share of wet feet. Standing in a foot of freezing mud in January with rubber boots works. Then, when you go inside, leave the mud outside. By the time you come back out, if it is cold enough all the mud has frozen and just pops off for clean boots. Takes a minute to get them back to body temp, but, they will come back to body temp.
Another plus for rubber boots, is you can usually get more than one hothands foot warmer in each one. Toss one on the toe of your boot and one under your heel. Not too hot for your feet, but added warmth. If you get the right size for you work boots, very little difference in feel while walking, either. Yes, a little more weight, but well worth it for warm toes.
Because CRZ hasn't yet, I'll mention this. If you put a pair of track shorts or compression shorts under your work clothes, it will add a lot of warmth when it gets colder. Not enough for sub-zero conditions, but enough when it drops down to the low 20s. And, if the temps warm up above freezing later in the day, you aren't stuck with thermals on.
Also, same theory for a underarmor type shirt under your work shirt. I wear one under my work shirts year round. Works in the heat and cold. When it starts to get really cold, I tuck in my work shirts to retain more heat. Summer, damn things never get tucked in.
This is a tip from a cousin of mine that does survey work in Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota in the winter. Women's nylons under your pants will keep you as warm as most thermals. And won't add the bulk. Besides, you can get sexy colors.
He swears by them. I would love to see the cashiers face when he buys them, too. He's a 6'4" Harley riding, beard sporting, outdoors kinda guy. See him drop four pair of women's nylons on the counter with a twelve pack of beer.
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i never feel cold except for my hands i got leather gloves stuffed with wool inside. best thing ever
My military work gloves are like that. If I need to be outside for awhile and it's below 20 I will put on a thin base layer on first. I have a gator but hardly wear it.
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Uniform at work is Carhartt. They pay for it, so I buy whatever they want. I wear longjohns and coveralls when it gets down to single digits/negatives. I'm almost always in tee/sweatshirt/coat below 40. I'm a big fan of the bandanna face covering and a knit/fleece beanie for keeping the head warm.